Garden Of Inspirational Poetry

Enjoy our new Christmas song

2011-12-20T09:34:00.000-06:00

Golden Tree

2011-11-23T13:24:00.009-06:00

How many grains of sand

Are there in this desert place

I know I was sent this way

To see such beauty and grace

Time had lost the day and hour

How many before me had seen

The Golden Tree’s yellow gold

A beacons glow in so little green

Mountains loom in distance vast

The valleys shadow in their wake

The Lords hand in a special chapel

Majestic in it’s splendor for our sake

Golden tree’s, Golden tree’s ablaze

So lovely is the frame of blue sky

Holding brilliance in fragile leaves

Mine eyes remember as I go by !!

Judy L Wilson

November 22, 2011

I just got back from visiting my son in New Mexico and i kept seeing this golden tree throughout the desert and ofcourse it was the leaves changing but i thought it was so beautiful and that inspired the poem.

Sweet The Rain

2011-10-21T11:52:00.002-05:00

Sweet the rain falling on the Rose

Caressing the green leaves so soft

Some say sorrowful the crystal flow

But joy to me in this intimate loft

Raindrops that touch, to bow the leaf

How gentle the Saviour in His Grace

Weathering the bloom to endurance

Blossoms of love, a harbored embrace

Summer’s swelter and lengthened days

Brings insatiable hunger and more thirst

Send Your Holy rain on this wilted Rose

O’ God of heaven Who is Last and First

Watch the blossom sparkle of blessing

Wafting sweet perfume of His holy love

Misty the morning of midnight showers

Beautiful the glory of our God above !!

Judy L Wilson

October 20, 2011

Crawfish, Crawfish

2011-09-05T07:54:00.006-05:00

Are you a member of the fishy generation

Are you willing to help when there is need

Or a little crawfish, that walks backwards

Going against what our Lord decreed

What do my actions speak of me

The giving of ourselves to a brother

Spreading the good news of salvation

Or do I fall in the category, of other

I am sick and lonely, will you come to me

I have no money and I have nothing to eat

Crawfish, crawfish walking backwards

Lord I see myself, forgive my lazy feet

I can see the ugliness of leftover self

Examine all that I have not seen

Help me lay myself on the cross of Calvary

Dieing to self deciding sin, love to glean

Crawfish, crawfish walking backwards

Eating both the living and the dead

Knowing what’s right in the heart

But taking the world and it’s fun instead

Jesus, Jesus, all that is good and true

To see my faults is to see Your glory

So patient with this growing servant

If you’re seen in this, change your story

Judy L Wilson

August 31,2011

Dress My Feet

2011-09-02T10:47:00.002-05:00

I’m gonna dress my feet

And tell them to walk

Bathing daily in His Word

Filling my mouth to talk

The Lord will always keep

My feet from falling

He will Light my path

Exalting Him is our calling

He will keep my feet clean

Washing away sin and grime

Symbolic of His sacrifice

How He loved, even at that time

Following only His example

To minister to others in need

To become a humble servant

Always growing as God’s seed

Judy L Wilson

August 3o, 2011

Beams And Splinters

2011-08-30T06:51:00.001-05:00

More clear sighted than the eagle

Piercing eyes that can see others

Giving correction upon their person

Casting self righteousness on a brother

Ready to find fault on a falling friend

Making oneself both judge and jury

Trying to restore without seeing thyself

Results in a backlash of loathsome fury

Forgive the beam in me and not be aware

A heartbreaking place of soul and heart

Not paying heed to faults in ourselves

When others could see them, from start

Beams and splinters a lesson learned

Judge my own acts and sin to reform

Letting myself be found above reproach

Living Jesus, committed safe and warm

Judy L Wilson

August 25,2011

Rainbow Water

2011-08-20T19:24:00.001-05:00

I sat beside the running brook

So cool and crystal clear

Thinking of the Living Water

Knowing, He is ever near

Solace for this weary heart

To see this water spring and run

Listening, to wind kiss the trees

Beauty amidst the setting sun

Tiny droplets of rainbow water

Bounce from mossy rock green

The sun rays a gleaming hue

Feeding the eyes to glean

Cool shade from canopy high

Eyes closed reflecting upon Him

A place to think and gather

Underneath Gods hanging limb

Judy L Wilson

August 20,2011

The Last Sacrifice

2011-08-19T07:43:00.001-05:00

How much do I love the Lord

Not as much as I should

He hurt for me and paid my debt

He was the only One that could

He was sent from God, His only Son

To become the last Sacrifice for sin

There was only goodness in Him

Only He could shed blood and win

Was I saved when that first drop fell

Was it, the blood from His crown

Was it, the blood from nine tails

Was it, when He fell to the ground

He had to bear the terrible cross

I was saved when He shed His blood and died

How could He do this for someone like me

My Jesus, that gave Himself to be crucified

Judy L Wilson

August 18, 2011

Beauty To Perform

2011-08-05T09:29:00.001-05:00

God sent something beautiful today

Right in the midst of a raging storm

Crepe Myrtle blossoms falling like snow

Pink, white and lilac, beauty to perform

They floated before my very eyes

And blew down the street in waves

Dancing and playing in a river of joy

Delicate beauty on the ugliest of days

Rage storm rage, but please let them stay

I needed the wonder of Your handiwork

You know how to sooth a breaking heart

With simple pleasure to take away hurt

Wondrous the majesty of Your creation

The power to calm an angry frothing sea

Then send delicate blossoms in a gale

To please and comfort a soul like me !!

Judy L Wilson

August 4, 2011

Water Lily

2011-08-01T13:39:00.005-05:00

Lovely grows the Water Lily

Roots growing strong and deep

Beneath pool of enduring water

Beauty the bud, awaken from sleep

Like our Lord, the Living Water

Our growth depends upon Him

Bringing forth born again blooms

Sweet joy that comes from them

Some only bloom during the day

Others choose both day and night

God says to be in season and out

This being , our Christian flight

Flower, our beautiful Water Lily

To gaze upon with humble pleasure

Floating on your crystal water bed

Another gift from God to treasure

Judy L Wilson

August 1, 2011

Inspired by a friends beautiful photo of a Water Lily.

More Than Lovely

2011-06-29T07:32:00.000-05:00

Wow Gerti, you did an awesome job and i am so proud of it !!

More Than Lovely

2011-06-21T10:38:00.004-05:00

There are many roads to walk down

This one takes me back to childhood

Walking down the familiar country lane

To the old home place that understood

Where the honeysuckle runs the fence

Pine trees whisper to the mighty oaks

Rain has a sleepy way of falling soft

The wind hit the sail of life’s cloak

To the loving kindness of my Mother

To the strength and forgiveness of Dad

To love that always had an open door

And you never went away feeling sad

Wildflowers bloom into every season

Content, wakens and takes on flight

O’ how wondrous, the joys of living

With our Savior that makes it all right

There’s more than this earthly realm

More reward than our guilty pleasure

A Savior that loved more than lovely

Keeper of the soul, and I want forever

Judy L Wilson

June 21, 2011

Cheerful Melody

2011-04-18T12:52:00.009-05:00

My old birdhouse in the corner

On a table that’s leaning

But the pretty little birds still come

Cause they don’t mind the feeling

Life may be rough around the edges

I may be old and you a little young

May or December, does it matter

It’s alright, when Spring is sprung

Living takes on a different hue

A little lightness in your step

I’m ready for pretty flowers

From the garden, with His help

Waking up to a cheerful melody

The glitter of dew and no ice

Drinking my coffee on the porch

God’s Springtime, O’ how nice !

Judy L Wilson

April 18,2011

The Second Cross

2011-04-12T11:44:00.019-05:00

Where the flowers will bloom all year

Streets of gold you can see through

I’d like to imagine the way it will be

In my heart, I know it’s all about You

I can almost see You standing there

I long to know the Love of that day

When I walk forever in Your care

It’s been my good pleasure to obey

My soul weeps to know that love

And I will, when I lay at Your feet

Unworthy of Your grace and sacrifice

But knowing my reward is complete

I imagine loved ones gathered around

I’ve waited to see you for a long time

Oh how I have needed and missed you

Now we can rest, in this glorious clime

I’ll sit with my Lord in wonder of Him

The Man that died on the second cross

That stood between sight and blindness

He loved me and didn’t count me as loss

The second cross, O’ the second cross

Your saving blood, the Man of Calvary

Jesus, Jesus, I can only wait and imagine

When I walk into, the loving arms of Thee

Judy L Wilson

April 12, 2011

Many Treasures

2011-03-31T18:37:00.009-05:00

Have you ever been told

I would give my life for you

Well I know a Man that did

One of great love and virtue

He offered more than riches

More than diamonds and gold

He did give me many treasures

A place to keep them and hold

He even prepared a home for me

A beautiful mansion, way up high

All He asked, was that I believe

No greater love, than He would die

When I go, He said I would live on

Free because of the blood He shed

Why O’ why did He do this for me

What a Saviour that died and bled

But do not weep, He is not gone

To not believe in Him is to forbid

No other would give His life for me

Until I met Jesus and He did, He did

Judy L Wilson

March 31, 2011

No Time To Linger

2011-03-31T10:48:00.008-05:00

There’s no time to linger, no time

There’s plenty of Bread to share

With His table set before you

Come, while there is Grace to spare

You can eat and never get your fill

Nothing you do will ever satisfy

Like the taste and love of our Lord

He is Food and Drink you can’t buy

The Book of life is waiting here

Open it and feast upon the Word

Hear Him calling out your name

It’s the sweetest Voice ever heard

Can you feel your heart breaking

Does it sound like your surrender

Can you hear it, O can you hear it

He is come, your Savior, Defender

There’s no time to linger, no time

Put your arms around Perfect Love

Can you hear it, O can you hear it

Your glory name, from God above

Judy L Wilson

March 28, 2011

For Your Touch

2011-03-30T08:52:00.007-05:00

Lord I am asking for Your touch

I know that we all have need

To walk upright in Your ways

Lord just one touch, I plead

I can’t seem to get it all right

But I know I’m in the right place

I am nothing, without Your cross

I need You Lord, to run this race

Guide me Lord, show me the way

Pour out upon me Your blessings

The desire to be a obedient child

I want all there is, I’m confessing

I don’t want to walk on my own

Change the sinful nature of me

Help me to be a child of God

Just one touch Lord, I need Thee

You are all powerful and forgiving

You are able to give all I require

You are the King and heart of life

To serve and love You, is all I desire

Judy L Wilson

March 29, 2011

The Bible Garden

2011-03-26T15:44:00.010-05:00

It started as a small seed

Planted in my Bible garden

Sown in God’s good soil

A vineyard never hardened

It’s growth looked of weeds

Like it had no root at all

I began to worry about life

If it would grow strong and tall

I said don’t fret, let it be

The ground was prepared

The root was growing deep

God’s teachings had been shared

So Mama’s and Daddy’s

Don’t give up on the seed

It may look like it won’t grow

But one day they will take heed

You’ve taught the way they should go

The root is growing under the soil

Come morning you will see the fruit

And the labor of all your love and toil

You will see the Lord’s lovely bloom

The vine will climb toward the Son

And bring forth a harvest of blessing

The garden of salvation has won !!

Judy Lenora Wilson

March 26, 2011

Hold The Beauty

2011-03-25T13:48:00.005-05:00

Troublesome times are no excuse

To want to go and leave this earth

They are a reason to grow closer

Living stronger in Him, a rebirth

Have I lived my life, living Him

I’m afraid sometimes I live, me

My life was not mine from start

I belong to Him, where I need to be

Someday He will come , I will go

I have to wait, be patient, forebear

Nothing will ever hold the beauty

Until I see Him and walk with Him there

Every pain, every heartache, gone

Life had been, only a fleeting vapor

To be forever with the Lamb of God

Saved, loved, now I live and savor!

Judy L Wilson

March 25, 2011

To Watch Breezes

2011-03-17T10:53:00.003-05:00

The tree stood so alone and bare

Winter had come to settle there

No leaves on branches ever thin

Then it happens, Spring begins

It took on green and life so new

Being adorned for me and you

To watch breezes laugh and play

Swaying to music, of God’s day

When winter of life tries to stay

Troubles never want to go away

Depressing thoughts seem to loom

Spring will come with joy and bloom

He is still here in Spirit and Truth

Sonlight shines on the sleeping root

The time of flowers is so very near

Rejoice now ! God’s spring is here

Judy L Wilson

March 15, 2011

My Father's Daughter

2011-03-17T10:49:00.006-05:00

I don’t know why I feel this way

There is no difference in my life

So why did I wake up to reflect

I want it all gone, the pain the strife

I’m so thankful I have a place to go

When the world comes crashing down

All joy has hid and hope is so fleeting

I escape into the Lord and turn it around

Bathing in the promises of His word

He said, no more than I could bear

I’ll stand under the shower of blessings

Saved and uplifted, this child and heir

Singing in my heart, praises to the Lamb

Drinking from the well of sweetest Water

Replacing sadness with untold gladness

Happy and free, to be my Father’s daughter

Judy L Wilson

March 4, 2011

Did He Find Roses

2011-03-17T10:41:00.003-05:00

He walked through garden and vale

I knew it not, from the way He came

A crowded mind, thoughts impaled

Did I miss Him, only myself to blame

He came in the dim light of evening

Walked through the recesses of mind

Did He find rose bowers or bitter weeds

Was the Son shining, was anything kind

Pray He will come and find Himself there

In every place of heart, my Corner Stone

Not empty vanity, a self fulfilled haven

But a dwelling place for the King alone

He paid for the right to walk and talk here

Sometimes I act as if He never came

Shame on this child of the risen Savior

He died for me, no matter sin or shame

Remove care of world and all it’s worry

Mine King, my Lord, my Savior, Lamb

Come and walk in Your paid for paradise

I will let it all go, to be with the great I Am

Judy L Wilson

Feb 19, 2011

Closer Still

2011-03-17T10:35:00.000-05:00

The years are going from my life

Had I learned anything from youth

Or was it hardship to gain wisdom

Standing on the Word, God’s Truth

Would I have learned to hold Jesus

If I had sailed and played in the breeze

Laughed and gave no thought to heaven

Never learning anything in rough seas

Weep and grow as son’s and daughters

You will know when you have peace

He will give you joy and hope unending

His love will only touch and never cease

Hold on in your sorrow and turmoil

He will always leave an open gate

To walk into His garden of surrender

Wait upon Him, because He is never late

Holding Jesus, O’ Holding Jesus,

No matter what comes in your day

Hold Him close, even closer still

He is our life,the Truth and the Way

Judy L Wilson

Jan 31, 2011

Pour New Wine

2011-03-17T10:30:00.000-05:00

I can sing with the angels

I can talk with pretty words

If it does not give You glory

It’s as if , I’ve never heard

I can walk through my day

Do all I’m supposed to do

If it’s not done with love

Then there’s no glory to You

I can say, I love You my Lord

Do many good deeds, to gain

If I do this without the blood

Then all that I do, is in vain

Pour new Wine in this vessel

Cast out all that is born of me

Place me on the threshing floor

Leaving all that is born of Thee

Judy L Wilson

December 31, 2010

Christmas Country Square

2011-03-17T10:19:00.000-05:00

It’s Christmas time in the cozy country square

Green garland and pinecone wreaths abound

Redbirds playing in the snow covered boughs

Mr. and Mrs. Snowman are known, around town

Children skating around on the frozen pond

Everyone all bundled up trying to stay warm

Pies and cookies wafting through the cool air

Carolers greet visitors from the train platform

The tree big and tall stands proud in the court

Stars and tinsel, bows, bird nests, and doves

Twinkling lights of red, green, blue and white

Make young and old smile and think of love

Music of praise floats into the milling crowd

The church bells ring and all turn and stare

Mary and Joseph were walking into the stable

All need the reminder, our Savior was born there

Judy L Wilson

December 8, 2010

There Grows A Lily

2011-03-17T10:13:00.000-05:00

There grows a Lily in my garden

Reaching toward the Morning Star

Kissed by the dew of an early dawn

The whitest of the Flowers, by far

Delightful the sweetness of the Bloom

My soul lingers and waits upon Thee

To carry me away on the wings of love

In His presence is where I yearn to be

I will sleep yet my heart will waken

You are all together lovely to me

I feel Your love from the east winds

The Lily Of The Valley, I long to see

My soul desires the snow white Blossom

I am a fountain sealed , a garden a spring

Draw me after Thee, O my King, my Lord

Bowed before You, then my heart will sing

Judy L Wilson

December 4,2010

Joy Springs

2011-03-17T10:08:00.000-05:00

Sparkling glitter, this array of stars

One glimmers brighter with a glance

Brilliance of heavens guiding Light

From afar or near, put not by chance

Appeared in the east, this special sign

Joy springs , happiness has no ending

The Babe was born, Saviour and King

He is the Gift without all the spending

Birthed in humbleness and much joy

Reminders of love and giving foretold

The time of family, hearth and home

He is the why of all we give, not hold

Carolers will sing and bells will ring

Laughter, hugs and even some tears

Sharing in fellowship, remembering

Jesus is the same every time of year !!

Judy L Wilson

December 7,2010

Mind And Heart

2011-03-17T10:04:00.000-05:00

When You came into my life

I thought I was doing fine

Had my way of doing things

Now I am drinking New Wine

I was a fair weather kind of friend

Could give well meaning advice

Always there when I wanted to be

With Him, I have to think twice

What are the ways of my heart

That thought I knew how to love

Not so when compared to Him

Our God, with the eyes of a dove

I have failed and will fail again

But I can never walk too far away

He’s always there in mind and heart

Wooing me back to Him everyday !

My life is full of highs and lows

Sometimes, I think way too much

He said no more than I could bear

Being faithful with His loving touch

Judy L Wilson

Feb 14, 2011

Cherokee Rose

2010-11-08T17:36:00.000-06:00

Where every mothers tears fall

Let your faith and love grow there

A white rose grows for each drop

Turning your trail of tears into prayer

Pleasing the aroma of trust and grace

Pure gold, is the center of your love

Tender the leaves that cradle the bloom

Lovely white petals, pure as the Dove

The Lord cherishes the comely blossom

The tender chute that grows of Thee

Thy Word , our protection in the thorns

Wondrous, breathtaking, all born of He

Grown in strength that cannot be moved

Cherokee Rose , the beautiful flower

Weep no more, mothers of the homeland

Jesus, holds us all with His love and power

Judy L Wilson

November 8, 2010

Based on the Legend of the Cherokee Rose

Sheltered Are The Tears

2010-11-05T16:08:00.003-05:00

The sadness and tears that fell

Went no further than my heart

I asked Someone to live there

Born of the Spirit sets me apart

Blessed the soul that trusts God

The willingness to love and obey

Casting away sin in Light of cross

To be begotten by Him is the way

Desiring to live by all that He is

Washing away of all that is vile

By the shedding of His blood

Dying for us without any guile

Sheltered are these tears of mine

He’s not far from the thoughts

That take form in the far reaches

Jesus holds the heart, He bought

Judy L Wilson

November 5,2010

Death O' Death

2010-10-23T17:49:00.002-05:00

In between the Rock of my life

Deep crevices where sins hide

Fissures breach and overflow

Heart, mind and soul divides

Sinew wanes under the guile

The eye drinks in and retains

The mind recalls every malice

Rebellion, the sins of Cain

Death O’ death come swiftly

Lay to rest that which is me !

I reek of stench, rotten decay

Die self, to gain more of Thee

The power of I means nothing

Bring back my innocent youth

Place Your cross upon my heart

Restoring Thy power and truth

Judy L Wilson

Oct 20,2010

Before Morning Comes

2010-10-19T16:26:00.001-05:00

Before morning comes and the Son shines

Darkness of night, when the shadows fall

Unborn thoughts and dreams cry for relief

Woven into birth, Scarlet Thread's to us all

My sin has taken away your glory covering

I hid among the world and all it’s temptation

We will never know what you went through

The shedding of Your blood for our salvation

You covered my sin and made new garments

Scarlet Threads made of love and sacrifice

A Royal gift , given by Your amazing mercy

The Lord has provided for my soul and life

The Blood cry’s out, O’ the Blood cry’s out

From the first of sin, to yours and to mine

You did it all, and I never knew, until now

Innocence died and united me with the Vine

Judy L Wilson

Oct 19, 2010

Shades Of Wonder

2010-10-08T20:30:00.000-05:00

Whispering pines, gentleness of air

Tree’s yield floating hue of leaves

We live at one time, only for a time

Vanishing quickly , like the breeze

Autumn lanes crown the welcome

A beautiful compliment to season

Pumpkins lend their orange yellow

Shades of wonder are His reason

Creation displays in marvel for you

Few believe, their isn’t a God above

Changing of occasion or your goal

Never deny the elegance of His love

Sprinkling rain enhances the view

Showers that water soul and earth

To the morning, pearly drops renew

Awakening fallow life and rebirth !

Judy L Wilson

October 8- 2010

Eye's Wide Open

2010-09-28T09:50:00.000-05:00

You can’t change a line or a Word

This is not a poem to make it flow

Rhyme or rhythm holds No place

The Word is Him, didn’t you know

So caught up in our own self worth

We take His glory without a thought

We live according to what He wrote

Do I forget, freedom is blood bought

Life can feel like there’s no tomorrow

Sorrowful , the man that believes it so

Payday of greater value is our reward

Heaven is Jesus, not a fancy chateau

Time has a way of flying right along

In the name of Jesus, eyes open wide

Cherish the last breath given unto you

Give your life to Him and never hide

He’s waiting with love and salvation

Fleeting are the days of carefree dare

Serious are the Words to eternal home

Hell’s mouth devours, it doesn’t care !

Judy L Wilson

Sept, 24- 2010

Red The Rose Of Love

2010-09-24T09:22:00.004-05:00

Scarlet the red, red rose of summer

Like the bloom, He’ll come again

Thy King did not bid ye farewell

His love will flower until the end

Enticing is the blooming of season

Sweet aroma’s of love, fills the air

Killing frost has no power over life

The blossom of Salvation is so Fair

Never has a flower, been so loved

It’s petals unfold with flawless grace

Thy Lord the sweetest of Fragrance

Such longing for His perfect embrace

Ages have delighted in His holy beauty

Filled our senses with lovely Perfume

Thy power, my Lord, blessing’s untold

Red of Rose, our birth and Bridegroom

Judy L Wilson

Sept 24, 2010

Morning In Heaven

2010-09-20T10:04:00.001-05:00

When we wake up to Morning in heaven

Heartache will have no place up there

Sickness holds no welcome with angels

To walk through the gate is to be an heir

Streets of gold, holds wondrous beauty

Walls of jasper will be lovely to behold

The glorious choir singing in true voice

Many things of splendor and joy foretold

It all means nothing to me when I awake

To morning in heaven in the arms of Jesus

In the shadow of His Wings is my reward

His light shines forever and ever endless

The journey has been my good pleasure

Where He has never left my heart or side

Loving Him has been my every gladness

Morning in heaven with Him, will I abide

Judy L Wilson

September, 17,2010

My grand daughter Maura asked me this question, Nonnie is it always morning in heaven ?

Here I Stand

2010-09-10T13:48:00.003-05:00

I stood in the middle of the square

My head and hands bound in stock

With a heavy yoke upon my back

Feet bound in chains with no lock

Standing there all alone in my blame

Darkness was falling with it’s fears

There was no one around to find me

My midnight hour, shed many tears

Is there anyone to help in this place

Here I stand, for all the world to see

Found guilty and condemned by man

Where do I go or turn to in my plea

From somewhere hidden in my mind

A distant childhood memory came

Someone called Jesus could set me free

Deliver me from sin and all my shame

The yoke came flying from my back

Bound feet now follow a different path

My head and hands lift toward heaven

Saved by His blood , giving all He had

Judy L Wilson

Sept - 9 - 20

Letter From Calvary

2010-07-20T17:14:00.029-05:00

Love letters written in Words of red

This is My Body which is given for you

Are the most beautiful words ever said

To love me and be so ready to forgive

No matter if I fail Him in every way

Tender eyes look upon me, and I live

Though I do wrong and sometimes sway

And shame fills my soul with anguish

He sends His love for me, always, always

Blood from the wounds He took for me

Wrote a letter on every page of the Book

Love, was finished on a hill called Calvary

No path will ever take me far enough astray

That He won’t know my every footstep

And send His love for me always, always !

Judy Wilson

July 20, 2010

The Way Maker

2010-07-14T11:09:00.016-05:00

The Way Maker, O’ The Way Maker

Leaves straight, the path to follow

He has crossed from death to life

His promises are not vain or hollow

Sometimes the valleys seem canyons

High walls that you can’t climb alone

Blue sky’s, so far off and out of reach

Not a foothold, doubts lies, bemoan

In the Lord, put I my trust and refuge

Then comes faith, God’s small seed

The Way Maker, O’ The Way Maker

Lifter of mine head, see’s to my need

Attentive to my cry, hearing my prayer

Forging hope in peoples of the earth

Helping us to become good travelers

Leaving despair, ere, blooms of rebirth

The Way Maker, O’ The Way Maker !

Redeemer of life and my new home

I will love Thee, O Lord my strength

My Father, forever, my Birth Stone !

Judy L Wilson

July,14.2010

Maude's Chariot

2010-07-08T18:17:00.015-05:00

I was just nine and he was only seven

He was covered with freckles, me a few

Oh the temptation of grandpa’s old slide

Old Maude was hitched and we just knew

We stepped up onto our wooden chariot

No wheels, it just slid along the ground

Giddy up, giddy up, yon faithful steed !

Away we went with the speed of sound

Mama came running, screaming loud

The old gray mare had left a clear trail

Over the corn, and through a wire fence

By then, we were looking, kind of pale

What a wild ride for such little kids

By then brother had dropped the reins

If I told the truth, oh what fun we had

O’ there was going to be aches and pains

She came to a stop in widow Tarver’s lane

Mama had taken every step Maudey trod

She didn’t curse or say anything profane

Just something bad about sparing the rod !

Judy Wilson

July,8,2010

Giddy up Maudey !!

Model T And Me

2010-06-28T13:16:00.012-05:00

My old body may run like a Model T

And I am climbing hills in reverse

It Takes a lot to get all cranked up

Running on four cylinders, can hurt

Been put in the shop a time or two

To look under the hood for a start

Over heated and nearly blew my top

Ok now, but sorry guys, no spare parts

I’d like to say it’s been a smooth ride

The Good Lord never said it would be

One of these days, I’m gonna trade it in

Nothing used ,wrecked or aged for me

All white, polished and seats of gold

I run like a antique, but not by choice

Soon I’ll step out of the old Model T

And step right into a new Rolls Royce

I’ll take it for a ride down by the river

Sit and talk with Jesus, my Good Friend

Listen to Him, breathe Him, enjoy Him

Praise Him, love Him for this Godsend !

Judy L Wilson

June 28/2010

Morning Star Rights

2010-06-25T16:23:00.010-05:00

Can you see through midnight

Feel the darkness settle around

Morning seems to never come

The sense of being earthbound

Loneliness for the break of light

To come through, yet another day

How precious the sight of dawn

Taking solace in the Son ray’s

I pray, never again this black void

Alone with self, and full of regret

Son of God, our righteous Saviour

Give me Your Light, Your Sonset

So many smiles , less the heart

A walking, talking empty shell

Hateful, hurtful, centered pain

Countless souls with a story to tell

Fill me with Your love and passion

I’ve been the one in indigo plight

Gone the heartache of being alone

Saved, with Morning Star rights !!!

Summertime At Twilight

2010-06-21T17:40:00.008-05:00

While the light still prevails

From twilight to sundown

The lonely whippoorwill sings

Sweet, soothing, dulcet sounds

Four o’clocks of pink and white

Perfume the early evening hour

Butterflies and humming birds

Pay homage to the fragrant flower

From the sleepy little pond

White mist floating along the top

Tiny little minnows bite the air

Turtles come off their sunning rock

From the lowest hanging limb

Little girl, old board and rope swing

Hair flying and laughing out loud

Music, the joy, soaring brings

Fireflies begin to dot the dusky sky

Evening breezes, coolness of night

How beautiful, this time of day

God’s summertime, at twilight !

Dry Riverbed

2010-06-15T16:51:00.011-05:00

I am thirsty for Life giving Water

And I came to drink from Your Well

I know the Hand that lifts the cup

Not from a stream, brook or pail

None other will ever taste so sweet

Or satisfy this longing deep inside

O’ Sweet Holy Spirit , Jesus my Lord

I am parched and lonely ,your bride

Righteousness calls for a different gale

Storm clouds of unease and unrest

Raining conviction from a raging sky

making believers again and not guests

Pour steadily on this empty desert trough

Harsh bitterness, the taste of unbelief

Dry riverbeds starve for rain of rebirth

Water from Thine Own hand, is our relief !

Judy L. Wilson

6/ 15/2010

Jewel Chest winner on FaithWriters !

In His Keep

2010-06-04T11:37:00.013-05:00

I dreamed of a table set before me

beautiful crystal and wedding fare

Gleaming gold and polished silver

Regal and placed with loving care

The finest of white linen lay below

Crimson bottles of the richest wine

The purest water from deepest wells

Someone special was coming to dine

The scene was set, befitting a King

Fragrance of longing filled the air

Anticipation needed the Door open

Knowing I would worship Him there

He was the Bread that I would eat

And I knew I would sit at His table

Drink the wine from His own hand

Partake of the truth and not a fable

Grateful for His love and sacrifice

I was drawn downward to His feet

Laying there humble and in devotion

Knowing I was saved and in His Keep

Judy L Wilson

June/4/2010

Wings Of Moonlight

2010-04-23T15:52:00.011-05:00

Do I stay or do I go

In the gray mist of thought

Astray, floundering on life’s sea

Or do I look for the Lighthouse

That always is, a Beacon of Thee

Setting adrift without sail

To only row against the wind

Being tossed and turned about

Spending folly's, peaceful end

Just to go, where You send

I feel the wrench of Your tide

Out beyond myself and life’s toll

Knowing Your pull to stop my flight

Drawing me away from my own coast

On the wings of this moonlit night

O' to gaze upon innocent shores

Where I see footprints waiting there

That bid come,come and follow me

Leaving myself with nothing to dare

I follow them, follow them anywhere

Judy L Wilson

April 22/2010

Walking The Valley ... song

2010-02-17T14:04:00.014-06:00

When you're walking, on that valley floor

And trials are coming round the bend

Take out your Sword, The Word of God

And speak, into the Holy Spirit Wind

Jesus is His name

His blood's flowing in our veins

Through battle or victory

His Word, always stays the same

I'm gonna stand upon the Rock

At the foot of the mountain

And climb, climb, climb

Praise upon praise

Shout upon shout

It's not faith that hurts you

In your valley

It's the doubt

I'm gonna shout! shout!

How wonderful is the Lamb

Praises to His name, glory hallelujah

His Word, always stays the same

Judy L Wilson

Jan - 22 - 2010

The White Stone

2009-12-30T08:35:00.012-06:00

The White Stone

The world holds it's beauty
Pastures of green
The wonder of a flower
The babbling of a stream

I would rather lose it all
And be totally alone
Than miss the giving
Of our Father's, White Stone

That holds my new name
But to me be known
To partake of the hidden manna
Speaks the Spirit, from the throne

I will hold fast
God's righteousness, my cloak of desire
No man shall take my crown
I have bought the gold, tried in fire

My Lord, I'll walk with You in white
I have been set against a Door
My name is written in The Book Of Life
To worship You forever and even more !!

Judy L Wilson
December 9, 2009
(c) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Weight Of A Load

2009-10-18T15:49:00.006-05:00

Weight Of A Load

This old road has been traveled way to long
To many feet have trodded upon
But I’ll just keep on movin, shoutin, prayin
And crying out to the Lord

These old troublesome times
They sure can get weary
And I feel the weight of a load
I wasn’t meant to carry

So I’ll just call upon my Lord
And let Him take away this burden
And give me joy and peace
Because He said, I’m one of the least

I’ll give it all to Him
From a broken heart and bended knee
Give it all to Him, yes, give it all to Him
And enter into His rest, for He heard my plea !

Judy L Wilson
October 16,2009
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

God's Golden Leaves

2009-09-24T17:08:00.005-05:00

God's Golden Leaves

My life has been filled with heartache
Sometimes I think I can't go on
Then I hear Your voice remind me
Be of good cheer, I'm still on the throne

No matter what comes your way
The gates to My glory are open
I feel your sorrow
And My love for you will never be broken

I'll give you joy in the morning
And show you something that will please
One of My glorious treasures
God's falling , golden leaves

I'll take upon myself, all of your burdens
Just give it all to Me
Praise me in Your midnight
And dance before Me, under God's falling golden leaves !

Judy L Wilson
September 23,2009
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Thirty Pieces Of Silver

2009-09-11T15:31:00.004-05:00

Thirty Pieces Of Silver

He was betrayed for thirty pieces of silver
The price of Innocent Blood
Not much to the unbeliever
But a Fortune to me

He wore a crown of thorns
So we could wear gold
He reached out as a Friend
No greater Love ever told

Belief in the Father and not the Son
Nailed my Salvation to a tree
He hung there and died there
Bearing all sin, just for me

He suffered agony
When His Father hid His face
Betrayed by His own
Yet He still took my place

There'll be no time for weeping
When He calls out our name
Will we be under His blood
Or will we stay the same

Chorus

He was betrayed for thirty pieces of silver
The price of innocent blood
Not much to the unbeliever
BUT A FORTUNE TO ME !

Judy L Wilson
September 11,2009
Song --- Poem
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Joy Of My Song

2009-08-07T13:13:00.005-05:00

Joy Of My Song

You are the LOVE of my song
My joy in You ever sings
Soaring into my heart
On the Purest white Dove wings

You are the fullness of the melody
Thy Word is the joy of my soul
Our journey may be long, but
Being at rest with You, never grows old

I will pour my heart out to You
Lift my voice with praise
And try to show my love for You
In a thousand different ways

chorus

From the end of the earth will I cry unto Thee
When my heart is overwhelmed
Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I
For Thou art a shelter and tower for me
And I will sing praises to Thy name , forever !

Judy L Wilson
August- 7- 2009
Song - poem
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

The Phone Call

2009-07-27T14:40:00.003-05:00

The Phone Call

There's one caller ahead of you
I'm sorry to keep you waiting
I know the sound of His voice
He leaves me longing and anticipating

He said He would die for me
And write my number in blood
Help me with all the worry and heartache
And make sure I understood

No need to turn the volume up loud
Or buy special headgear
Or panic over color of choice
He's always there, in that still small Voice

Chorus

He has the eyes of a dove
The hands of a carpenter
He was wounded for my transgressions
So pardon me while I put you on hold
To make this confession
I love You, I love You, I love You
I do, I do !

Poem --- song
Judy L Wilson
July 24,09
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Just Me And You

2009-07-20T19:08:00.007-05:00

Just Me And You

I'll walk and talk down the trail
Pick a flower or two
And have sweet fellowship
Just me and You

Praise floats
In the rustling leaves
You can hear His Song
Playing, in the evening breeze

Storms may come, ore the hill
You can find me
Singing in the rain
And count it all gain

Chorus
Yes, the storms will come
They do to everyone
He said His burdens are light
Until the day is dawning
And there is, no more night !

Judy L Wilson
July 19, 2009
Song ... Poem
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Change Your Mind

2009-07-16T15:23:00.004-05:00

Change Your Mind

If you don't like the color red
You better change your mind
This is a stain you don't wash out
His blood forever without a doubt

If you're afraid of horses
You better change your mind
And make different choices
Cause He's coming back on one
Our Jesus, God's only Son

If you don't like loud noises
When that trumpet sounds
You can stay if you want to
Cause my feet's leaving the ground !

You don't want to be left behind
It'll be to late to cry and whine
Come while there's still light
Before day turns into night !

Judy L Wilson
July 2009
Song - poem

Love Glowed

2009-07-13T10:24:00.004-05:00

Love Glowed

The old country church
Sat far off the road
Paint all peeling
But I remember the feeling
That was the place love glowed

When they opened those windows
On a hot Sunday morn
You could hear those old saints singing
Gabriel, come blow your horn

Dinners on the ground
Good times and laughter
Children playing underfoot
Memories thought of, long after

Guitar picking under the oaks
Such lovely people, these kind folks
They knew how to lend a helping hand
They knew the Word of God
And how to stand !

Judy L Wilson
July, 5, 2009

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Little One, Lame One, Long One, Lick Pot, Thumb

2009-07-13T07:24:00.002-05:00

LITTLE ONE, LAME ONE, LONG ONE, LICKPOT, THUMB

As far back as I can remember
It didn't matter what gender
My Mammaw would take
The hand of a child
And make a fist
Gently holding it by the wrist
Little one, up it would go
Lame one, moving kind of slow
Long one, closer to heaven
Lickpot, cake batter was got
Thumb, lending its strength
Now all five little fingers
Were standing straight
That could lift a hand
Toward heaven's gate
Around every digit
A story of Jesus, she would weave
For all the children to believe
Some would call her a hick
She outlived them all
And died at ninety six
Its only been a year
I'm still shedding tears
She's where she longed to be
Always loved her Lord you see
Her life on earth was done
Now she's rejoicing with the Son
Little one, lame one, long one, lickpot, thumb

Written by judy wilson
April...2008

Evening Tears

2009-07-10T16:55:00.001-05:00

Evening Tears

In the quiet of the morning
I make my way to the garden
While the grass is still wet
With evening tears
That's what Gran used to say
The sun will come out
And dry them all away
It's funny what you believe as a child
Everything you're told
As much as your heart could hold
You were never put to bed
Before it was said
From parents to brothers, i love you
Never bored, always something to do
We didn't have an electronic game
Or want fortune and fame
There was mom and dad
Granny's and GrandPaw's
For us, they were everything
As joyful as spring
We were taught right from wrong
Getting into trouble didn't last long
So, here's the hitch
We came from the generation
Of the switch
We were brought up in church
Taught to love the Lord
Respect and love others
By our beautiful Mother
My youth has come and gone
Now I have grandbabies of my own
Some morning we'll walk out
In the evening tears
And tell them what Gran used to say
Then i'll talk to them of another Son
Who can wash their sins away

Written by judy wilson
April ... 2008

Joy Flows

2009-07-08T18:56:00.002-05:00

Joy Flows

From somewhere deep within
I lean upon Your breast
Joy flows down my face
Knowing, I am blessed

I kneel and worship You
My spirit bows, and I weep
My tears are flowing
As they fall, at Your feet

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
You are the sweetest Rose
Saviour, Lamb of God
My love for You, only grows

The day has dawned
How lovely You are
Your glory lights the world
My bright and Morning Star

Judy L Wilson
July 1,2009

Larkspur

2009-07-04T14:40:00.002-05:00

Larkspur

Pink, rose, lilac and white
Beautiful Larkspur
What a lovely sight
Many blossoms
On the same stem
Trying to get closer
To the Great I Am
In the garden
Of fellow man
Plant our feet
On solid land
Feeding us
With living Water
Every precious
Son and daughter
Let our bloom not
Wither and fade
For there's
No earthly reason
You're there with increase
In every season
In the summer
Of the Larkspur's life
Heat will come
With gale and strife
Our flower will bloom
With no loss
Under the resurrection
Power of Your Cross

Judy L Wilson
March 23, 2009
Revised March 25, 2009

Song.... Your Footseps

2009-06-15T09:58:00.003-05:00

Your Footsteps

How long is the road
I must walk down
And live this journey
In a strange land

Chorus

Lord I wouldn't want to walk
Down a road
That I couldn't look back
And see Your footsteps

Lord, help me walk
In Your ways
Being ever before me
That I might live

Chorus

The way gets narrow
Yet I journey on
Such a weary traveler
Till I can see the King
That sits upon the throne

Chorus

If I stumble and fall
And try to turn back
I want my feet to land
In Your footsteps

Lord, I want my feet to land
In your footsteps

Judy L Wilson
May 21, 2009
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Dove Run

2009-06-13T09:40:00.002-05:00

Dove Run

Landing on the feeder
Seeds flying in every direction
Pretty little doves
God made, to perfection

Many sit on the fence
Others play in the Water
Some eat every Seed
While most, don't bother

Do we walk among many
And never taste of need
God's Truth is too precious
To be left lying in weeds

Dare we compare to a bird
Sitting on a fence, looking in
Or do we drink the Living Water
And never thirst again !!

Judy L Wilson
April 2, 2009
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Gone Is The Mockers Robe

2009-06-13T09:30:00.002-05:00

Gone Is The Mockers Robe

Gone is the mockers robe
The jester's crown of thorns
Redeemed by the Father
The King of Kings, Lord of Lords

Can we walk through our day
And not recognize
Give us to eat, Lord
Open our eyes

Let our hearts burn within
By the breaking of Bread
To a risen Saviour
Crucified, yet living instead

Lend to our understanding
Light among men
Purge from us Father
This thing called sin

To abide with You forever
Deliver us to Your will
The last Sacrifice
Forgiving us, on Calvary's hill

Judy L Wilson
March 7, 2009
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Anointed Pen

2009-06-13T09:20:00.003-05:00

Anointed Pen

Looking out from eyes
That look like glass
From the need to overflow
Why don't we give up
And just let go

Knowing all is not right
This is !
A battle we must fight
Praying for God to give words
To a soul, that has not heard

To take our pens
Anoint with Your Spirit
Urging all, to let go of sin
Convicting us of Your purpose
Guiding us to bring them in

Salvation has to be our cry
Place us all !
Under Your Holy Spirit Rain
Put a fire in Your remnant
Souls have to come, to repentance

An old song says
Jesus use me
O' Lord don't refuse me
Surely there is something I can do
Save us Lord, the only way is You !!

Judy L Wilson
Feb. 24, 2009
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Salvation Stood

2009-06-12T10:20:00.002-05:00

Salvation Stood

I likened myself
To a piece of wood
Three crosses on a hill
My tower of salvation
In the middle stood

My redemption
Ran down
That splintered tree
The joy of our hope
Saving you, saving me

Sweet eyes that saw
Through time and space
Was nailed to a cross
And took my place

No sin upon His head
He took mine
And died and bled

Now nailed
To a spiritual cross
I must die daily
The death of me
Is no loss

No longer
A useless piece of wood
We'll both die
And return to dust
One a burning cinder
Me with my Lord
My Redeemer !

Judy L Wilson
Feb. - 22 - 09
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Unworthy Of Your Love

2009-06-12T10:12:00.002-05:00

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UNWORTHY OF YOUR LOVE

I'm unworthy
Of Your love dear Lord
There's nothing I can do
To make myself good enough
To deserve love from You

I feel like the man in scripture
Who couldn't raise his head
With so much sin
And guilt upon him
He smote his breast instead

How in the midnight hours
I think about my day
And the sickness of sin
Tries it's best to settle in
I try my hardest to pray
And i don't know what to say

Thank You God for Your Word
For in my mind I heard
Have mercy upon me O' Lord
As I kneel, in dismay
Create in me a clean heart, O'God
Cast me not away

A broken and contrite heart
O' God , Thou wilt not despise
So I bow down before You
With downcast eyes

And ask forgiveness
Of my sins today
For I am just a sinner
Unworthy In Every Way !!

Judy L Wilson
Patricia A Moore
Summer of 2008
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Garnet Colored Ribbons

2009-06-12T10:05:00.003-05:00

GARNET COLORED RIBBONS

Our royal inheritance
Tied with bow
When from His wounds
The blood did flow

Each drop ran beneath
The thorny crown
Garnet colored ribbons
Came cascading down

Arms open wide
He understood
Nails driven through flesh
Deep into wood

When they lifted His cross
Put it into place
He looked over the crowd
And saw my face

He willingly died
I was filled with shame
He saved me from all
He took the blame

When He took
His last breath
Salvation came
Through His death

I accepted His gift
No man could tear apart
Garnet colored ribbons
Now cascade, through my heart

Judy L Wilson
December --- 2008
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Clinging To The Master

2009-06-12T09:45:00.004-05:00

What do i do
When anger and despair
Takes hold of my heart
I need to pray
And don't know where to start

A lifetime of pain
Heartache and regret
This choking feeling
Leaves me without hope
And sends me reeling

Hopelessness rolls over my soul
I need to cry
I need to feel whole

The body no longer stands straight
The face looses its glow
Total weariness sets in
And begins to show

I just want a happy heart
Seems the evil's of this world
Have tried to destroy me
From the very start

Lord, I can't fight anymore
Here I am again
With my face to the floor

Flow over my very being
Speak Your Word unto me
And quiet this raging fire

As joy flows from Your love
My soul is being blessed
My spirit is at ease
Even the body is at rest

Now I sleep with peace of mind
When trouble comes again
I will reach as far as I can
And cling to the Master's hand

Judy L Wilson
November --- 2008
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Beyond My Need

2009-06-11T12:19:00.002-05:00

BEYOND MY NEED

The time has come
To no longer worship
You with my lips
You want my heart
That spiritual intimacy
Between the bride
And the Groom
Loving You with words
No longer has room
Help me worship You
According to Your word
Letting go of everything
Ungodly that I ever heard
Feed this longing in my soul
That goes beyond my need
Rise up my Love
My One so fair
Set me as a seal
Upon Thine heart
Adorn me
With Your righteousness
Making me ready
To hear that sound
When all the betrothed
Will be glory bound !

Judy L Wilson
November --- 2008
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

The Last King

2009-06-11T12:11:00.001-05:00

The Last King

You are the Alpha and Omega
The first and last King
Salvation is the song You sing
My heart hears the sound
Praising God
My name is written down
You are my Father
I gladly become Your child
I glory in the cross
Partake of Your daily bread
And become clean
Because of the blood You shed
My Father
As I sit and pray
Hold me close
Never let me stray
Keep me ever before You
Teaching me, guiding me
In all that I do
Let my eyes not see
Nor my ears hear
The call of the world
Even, every man, woman
Boy or girl
I feel Your Spirit so strong
The call has gone out
Come my children, come home
The days are growing short
Make your way while you can
Except the Lord Jesus
And gain your place
In the promise land
Listen to this Prince Of Peace
What a gift, He did bring
Salvation is the song He sings
Giving praise and honor
For the death and resurrection
Of the last King

JudyL Wilson
november --- 2008
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Blackheart

2009-06-11T12:07:00.001-05:00

BLACKHEART

He flew in from the streets
Big, black and sleek
He turned to his pards
We can take this yard

Do as you please
The feeder in the middle is mine
I can do this, with the greatest of ease
I sense it's one of a kind

He blustered and strutted
His posse joined in
Gave unspeakable squawks
Let the battle begin

They flew in from the east
Gathered along the fences and lines
and all joined together
Prayer was coming, it was time

Two by two they landed on the staff
Took their places along the feeder rim
Blackheart paraded, and began to laugh
The others knew, their future looked dim

Everyone agreed
They fought long and hard
This wasn't going to happen
Not, in our backyard

Blackheart saw his defeat
And decided to try the garden
Until he saw, what was coming
And knew, there would be no pardon!

Judy L Wilson.. April 16th, 2009

Lev 26:8 And five of you shall chase an hundred and an hundred of you shall put ten thousand to flight and your enemies shall fall before you by the sword !

The Last Of The Roses

2009-06-10T17:59:00.002-05:00

The Last Of The Roses

The last of the roses
Watching every petal fall
Turning into great drops of blood
That ran down the thorny spine
And pooled at the base of the bush
Like a child, i wanted to dance
In the glossy lake
Bathe in the blood red flow
Eat and drink and rejoice
Glory to the Lamb of God
Worthy is the Lamb
Wash us white as snow
Lord the world has to know
You are the King
You are the President
As i write and taste
The salt of my tears
Do the children
Of the world have time
Lord, do we have years

Judy L Wilson
october ---- 2008
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

http://judyl.webs.com/

No Matter How Small

2009-06-10T17:54:00.002-05:00

It was a walk
I had taken many times
To talk with God
Was on my mind
So tired, burdened with care
Was there anyone, anywhere
Lord, can't You see
I've gone my limit
Tell them Lord
They've got to quit it
I cook and clean
Wash their clothes
Stand on my feet
All day long
Lord, I've had two strokes
I'm not very strong
I know You hear
The prayers of all
No matter how big
No matter how small
Yes, the tears are falling
Now I'm just bawling
I'm sorry Lord
Guess I'm getting old
I know You've tracked every tear
Down to the time and year
How many times
Have You soothed my heart
And gave me a fresh start
I'll get a grip
Just a momentary slip
You're always there to listen
Judy ?
I know, I'm forgiven !!

Judy L Wilson
October ---- 2008
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

http://judyl.webs.com/

Fall Blessings

2009-06-10T17:50:00.004-05:00

FALL BLESSINGS

My love for trees
Basking in glow
A stunning display
As they wait for snow

To stand on a mountain
And cry in awe
Thank You sweet Lamb
What a gift to all

To see an old dirt road
Winding through
The forest floor
Leaves falling gently

Floating, dancing
Every brilliant hue
Such a blessing
This small part of You

The wind blows softly
What beautiful music
This rustling sound

Enjoy the wondrous colors
Soon, they can't be found

The dew fell like crystal
That early morn
Every part of the mountain
Seemed to be adorned

I love this time of day
Special moments
With our Lord
To behold such splendor
With my King ,our Adored !!

Judy L Wilson
september --- 2008
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Holding Jesus

2009-06-10T17:39:00.002-05:00

Holding Jesus

Nonnie, do you mean
When we're holding the bible
We're holding Jesus
Out of the mouths of babes

Does it hurt Him
To hear us say
We can't feel His presence
When we can partake
Of His very essence

O' my beautiful Star
You're never very far
Written upon the pages
A Rock that is ageless

Our written lullaby
Our soothing balm
Life's giving Water
Our Anchor and Altar

The Father of all man
And we can cradle Him
In the palm of our hand

This really brings it home
We can hold the King
That sits upon the throne

Sometimes I think
My granddaughter's are genius
Nonnie, do you mean
When we're holding the bible
We're holding Jesus !!

Written by Judy Wilson
September- 2008
For Brianna Hope, age 9
Maura Faith age 4
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Small Wooden Cross

2009-06-10T17:33:00.002-05:00

SMALL WOODEN CROSS

Sitting quietly looking at the tree
Everyone asleep except for me
Thinking, is this all that we see

There among the twinkling lights
Hung a small wooden cross
Through my mind flew the thoughts
The meaning of Christmas is such a loss

We let our minds wander
To parties, presents and such
Why aren't we thinking of Baby Jesus
Is that asking too much

When He lay in the manger
He was thinking of you and me
That's why He was crucified
So all the world would see

You can't say His name
In courthouses, schools and stores
But Christmas without Christ
Is not Christmas anymore

God forgive us, for we have sinned
Help us put Christ
Back in Christmas again

Thank You Jesus, for the gentle reminder
Thank You Jesus, for letting me see
As I sit quietly looking at the tree
And the small wooden cross !!!

Written by judy wilson
Patricia A Moore
Gerti Blackwell
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The Old Christmas Star

2009-06-10T17:28:00.003-05:00

Beautiful, beautiful star
I'll put high atop my tree
And tell
All my friends and family
What this old star
Means to me

How I walked into the room
On a cold winters night
How the star
Was shining so bright
How the whole tree
Was bathed
In golden firelight

I'll tell them how
The star seemed to know
And how each point
Shined a light
On the branches below

How hanging on every limb
Were ornaments
Of Jesus in the manger
And how I realized
I had been such a stranger

There on my knees
I remembered
Why God put the star
That could be seen
Both near and far

Not to be worshiped
But to guide the way
To where
Our dear Saviour lay

Yes I will tell my
My family and friends
How Jesus can save you
How He can heal every scar
And how He reminded me
Through the old Christmas star !

Judy L Wilson
august --- 2007
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Come Home

2009-06-10T17:23:00.002-05:00

COME HOME

You could hear her sob
Her life's not right with God
Her clothes are filthy
She eats decaying food
Her sleep is filled with dread
As she tosses and turns
Upon her sinful bed
Her leadership is blind
Wearing armor of mortal man
No longer crafted
By the Master's hand
She's tired of the carnal mind
Open, my Jesus, the oil and wine
Hear the cries of the remnant
Make haste !
The call for repentance
Bathe her !
With Your blood bought flow
So all mankind will know
America is not tossed
By every wind of doctrine
She is our home
Placing Jesus back
As our Cornerstone !

Judy L Wilson
September 2008
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His Name Is David

2009-06-10T17:16:00.003-05:00

HIS NAME IS DAVID

How dare life go on
When we feel such pain
Life should stand still
That's how we feel
We go through our days
Sometimes we forget
When dawning appears
We feel as if we're drowning
In a storm of tears
Such brokenness, inside of us
Is he really gone
Because we can't see
Because we can't touch
We can see you standing tall
In full cowboy gear
Then again, come the tears
Our pain is a little
Different from others
You left Mike and I
Your sister and brother
If we could, we would ask
Is He beautiful
Tell us of His love so sweet
Tell us how you felt
When you cast your crown
At His feet
Tell us when
We can see you again
Answers to be found
When we get to heaven
Now you have a brand new name
In your heavenly haven
But to Mike and I
His name is David

Judy L Wilson
august...2008
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On Crimson Wing

2009-06-04T11:31:00.001-05:00

On Crimson Wing

Beautiful redbird on crimson wing
Unknowing of the joy you bring
Sent to me out of indigo days
And terrifying nights
A family awakened by screams
Of a reoccurring dream
Depression thought he'd won
But satan had to run
Because Sarah's daughter
Knew the Son
I lay at His feet
I buried my face
In the hem of His garment
I grabbed His hands
He opened His arms
And i let Him hold me
O' my Saviour
My Lord, my King
Sweet Jesus, the hope you bring
You led me to a window
That long ago spring
To see a lovely color
My beautiful redbird , on crimson wing!

Judy L Wilson
july...2008
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O' Beautiful Sunflower

2009-06-04T11:28:00.000-05:00

O' beautiful sunflower
With your golden crown
Green mammoth leaves
That protect and surround
Nestled among others
Yet you humbly bow
Reminding me of
The church somehow
Praying that the stem
Will wither and die
So the seed
Will fall in Spirit
And nothing of, i

Judy L Wilson
JUNE... 2008
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Fall Blessings

2009-06-04T11:25:00.000-05:00

Searching

2009-06-04T11:22:00.000-05:00

Where is the fear of the Lord
Will there ever be one accord
Where are the anointed preachers
The Spirit filled teachers
We don't want to offend anyone
With the true and living word
Most would rather live on
Just what they've heard
Do we answer to our Maker
Are we a giver or a taker
Do we go to those in need
Or do we wish them, God's speed
Do we say to the sick
Take up thy bed and walk
Or do we give them, a lot of talk
Are we guilty in the eyes of God
Have we been spared the rod
Judgement day is coming
Are our lamps full of oil
Are we tired, of all the toil
When the clouds split wide open
We aren't going to leave
On wishin and a hope'n
Do we look to the eastern sky
Are we ready to die
When Jesus was sent from above
There's a flip side to God's love
Eternal torment
Lest we repent!
Are we doing all we're told to
I can only answer for me
But I do know, Jesus loves you!

Judy L Wilson
May ... 2008
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Heart Shaped Leaves

2009-06-04T11:12:00.000-05:00

Heart Shaped Leaves

The vine with its beautiful heart shaped leaves
Twined its way along the side
And across the top of the arbor swing
She sat, the old wood creaked
As she tucked one foot under
And pushed off with the other
Gliding with the peaceful sway
Thinking of another, long ago day
She knew there was a God
But never read His word
Never had any faith
Believed what she heard
With head bowed
Much shame and tears
Asking God to forgive her
For her faithless years
Now that she's older
And forgiven her youth
She thanks God
For showing her truth
Lifting her head
All has been said
Her heart is intertwined
With the true and living vine
Pushing off one more time
Gliding with the peaceful sway
There in the gentle breeze
Looking up at the heart shaped leaves

Judy L Wilson
April... 2008
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He Said No

2009-06-04T10:32:00.000-05:00

I asked God
If I could borrow
Time from tomorrow
To see if the decisions I made
This hour, would cause much sorrow
He said no !
Sufficient for the day
Is its own trouble
I asked God if I could
Just go back
Do it all different
Right all the wrongs
He said no!
You're where you belong
I asked God
Where do I go from here
How do I turn it all around
He said
In my grace do you abound
I asked God to remove the sword
He said no !
There is consequence to sin
I will show you how to begin
FORGIVE YOURSELF !
Till the ground
Plant lots of seeds
Share Me with others
Do it with love
From my Father above
And watch your garden grow
I am the past
I am the present
I am the future
I am all things
Peace I bring to you
So lift up your head
You've been covered
By the blood of a King
I forgive you everything !

Judy L Wilson
March... 2008
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Forgive The Wrong

2009-06-04T10:19:00.000-05:00

FORGIVE THE WRONG

Woe to those that have
Become as the Pharisees
That won't step out
Of their religious box
Woe to those that
Stand on high ground
And won't get into a ditch
To save an ox
Woe to those that preach religion
That will send you straight to hell
In the end, to have it all fail
Thy terribleness hath decieved thee,
And the pride of thine heart,
O thou that dwellest
In the clefts of the rock,
That holdest the height of the hill;
Though thou shouldest make
Thy nest as high as the eagle,
I will bring you down
From there saith the Lord!
Woe to the congregation
That listens to easy words
Woe to those that believe the sermon
Where there's no cross or faith heard
Woe to those that
Are full of dead mans bones
Forgive us, the word
Is rarely opened in our homes
Woe to the time spent
Trying to get them through the door
Forget about our knees to the floor
Woe to the raffle that fills the seat
Only to have them
Take what is offered and retreat
A hotdog, a coke and a bag of ice
When all we need
Is the manifested power of
JESUS CHRIST!!!
In this i know where i belong
Please Lord Jesus, forgive the wrong

Judy L Wilson
Feb,2008
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